spiceberg

The Monkey man hits the nail right on the head. This is a lifestyle choice.....not a career with longevity. Dropzones employ contractors for a reason, because the industry has so many liabilities....weather, tourist seasons, injuries, owners moods etc. In new zealand the big owners love employing young people who are desperate for ramen noodles, they pay them peanuts for driving vans and cleaning up, occasionally dangling a carrot of a camera slot to keep them keen. As for doing the diploma, I have a suggestion for anyone thinking about it as a way into skydiving. Ring up a few dropzones and ask them to pay for your course. The glossy brochure clearly emphasizes the demand for graduates. Wont happen......a few very lucky (young) people like Rhys and Leigh get camera slots (after 12 months+ of menial duties), but most dont. Listen to Monkey. Yes you can make 50k a year in skydiving. You can make 50k a year doing anything really if you put the hours in (and you will be in skydiving). Its like any hobby that becomes a job......in the long run....boring. Never confuse a hobby with a career. Dont do the diploma, spend the money on your hobby. Good Luck

Yeah, this guy is trying it on with me aswell. Gonna string him along and get his hopes up. his english is so poor, its bloody obvious. Cant beleive he wants to arrange courier himself from New Zealand to Cananda, what a doofus. I could do better and i'm not a crim.